Fish and seafood consumption per capita in Nepal
Nepal: Fish and seafood consumption per capita was 4.28 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
4.28
Change on year
down 0.0%
World rank
164th
of 191 countries
All-time high
4.31
in 2021
All-time low
0.14
in 1966
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Fish and seafood consumption per capita in Nepal, 1961–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for fish and seafood consumption per capita in Nepal is 4.28, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 83.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fish and seafood consumption per capita in Nepal peaked at 4.31 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0.14, in 1966.
Nepal ranks 164th of 191 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.1465 | 0.14 | 0.1585 | 9 |
| 1970s | 0.1837 | 0.1487 | 0.2314 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.4284 | 0.2312 | 0.6679 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.8988 | 0.7514 | 1.07 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.61 | 1.3 | 1.96 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.73 | 1.98 | 3.66 | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.12 | 3.62 | 4.31 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Nepal
More agriculture & rural data for Nepal
- Agriculture share gdp 21.56 (2025)
- Value added in the agricultural sector as of gdp vs gdp per capita 21.56 (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.6% (2022)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.3% (2022)
- Rural population 33.0% (2025)
- Rural population growth -0.8% (2025)
- Rural population 9.77 million (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 21.6% (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 9.81 billion current US$ (2025)
- Bananas — Production 383,285 t (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fish and seafood consumption per capita in Nepal?
- Fish and seafood consumption per capita in Nepal was 4.28 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fish and seafood consumption per capita recorded in Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 4.31 in 2021.
- What is the lowest fish and seafood consumption per capita recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.14 in 1966.
- How does Nepal rank for fish and seafood consumption per capita?
- Nepal ranks 164th out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fish and seafood consumption per capita rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 83.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nepal data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Fish and seafood consumption per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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